United States Job Openings

Laird Norton Wetherby

Client Associate

Seattle

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

LOCATION: SEATTLE, WA

We are seeking a full-time Client Associate to join our team. You will work with a team of wealth management professionals and other Laird Norton Wetherby (LNW) team members to provide excellent service to our internal and external clients.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Nature of Role
  • As a Client Associate (CA) you work in a client-focused, team-centered environment assisting the advisory team in servicing the needs of the firm’s wealth management clients, with a focus on completing operational tasks for clients.
  • You must be organized, have outstanding attention to detail, excellent computer proficiency and great communication skills.
Core Job Responsibilities
  • Develop familiarity with assigned clients and their needs.
  • Respond to client and third-party questions professionally and in a timely manner.
  • Open and close client accounts and complete account maintenance updates.
  • Complete subscription process for new alternative investments.
  • Complete client monetary and/or securities transfers.
  • Facilitate client charitable contributions and gifts, including drafting related correspondence.
  • Generate and review periodic recurring and custom reporting for clients.
  • Troubleshoot and tackle various operational issues (accounts, client set up, custodial) utilizing a proactive approach.
Duties and Responsibilities will increase and vary based on needs of business.

More About You

  • Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience in the financial services industry is required.
  • Prefer 2 or more years’ experience in private wealth management, client services, or finance/banking operations. Willing to hire with no or limited experience.
  • Professional certifications such as CFP are not necessary but are a plus.
Skills and Attributes
  • Strong organizational skills and attention and accuracy to detail to meet client deadlines with high quality, detail-oriented work.
  • Strong communication skills enabling proactive, consistent and effective communication within the client team.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting, be a self-starter, and take ownership of tasks from beginning to end.
  • Interest in building a career in the wealth management industry.
  • Motivated to take on new challenges and actively involved in learning and development.
  • Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities and handle time-sensitive issues.
  • Familiarity with investment concepts a plus.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite is required, advanced skills preferred.
  • Experience in financial software applications and platforms, including Addepar, Salesforce, Schwab custodian, are a plus.
  • Alignment with our company values and behaviors.
  • Support the cultivation of an inclusive environment and culture by internalizing, integrating and applying DEI principles across work and activities.
Candidates must meet all employment qualifications in force at time of hiring, including successful passing of background & credit checks and any pre-employment examinations, signing of all employee agreements, and can perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities set forth in a consistent and efficient manner.

Compensation and Benefits
We provide a competitive salary commensurate with your experience and skills and offer an annual bonus based on company and individual performance. The salary range for this position starts at $61,000 for those without experience to $76,500 for those who meet all qualifications depending on location and experience.

The salary range applies to current posting and may change in the future. The posted salary range may vary for key factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related knowledge, experience, skill set, and geographic location.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous time off (including a sabbatical program after 10 years); flexible spending plans for health care, transportation, and dependent care; 401(k) plan, educational reimbursements, and more. Detailed information can be found on our site and here.

Our Team
You will be joining a client service team that is dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals by providing exceptional client service and wealth planning services. Putting our clients first guides our decision-making and culture, and allows us to build long-term, caring and trusted relationships.

We love working in a professional yet relaxed working environment. We encourage openness, active listening, mutual respect, candor and integrity. We cultivate a diverse and inclusive work environment where we encourage a work/life balance through a generous PTO policy and flexible work hours. We enjoy each other's company at team and semi-annual firm wide outings. We take a hybrid in-office/remote working approach.

About Us
Laird Norton Wetherby (LNW) serves exceptional families and individuals seeking to activate the full potential of their wealth. To help turn lifelong ambitions and multigenerational aspirations into reality, LNW brings to each client relationship a high level of care combined with deep expertise in wealth and legacy planning, investments, and trust and estate services.

Offering both RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) and trust services, LNW is committed to providing clients with unbiased, independent guidance and solutions. LNW has offices in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Philadelphia, as well as an affiliated trust company in South Dakota, empowering clients across the U.S. and around the world.

LNW is owned by employees and majority owned by Laird Norton Company, one of the longest-sustained family enterprises in the United States. To learn more, please visit LNWAdvisors.com.

Additional Information
Our firm aims to cultivate an inclusive environment and culture that fosters growth, collaboration and acceptance; where we celebrate the diverse voices and perspectives of our employees; and where employees feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves. Our diversity drives us forward and helps us build deeper relationships with our clients and our community.

We are an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns and volunteers based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military and veteran status, civil air patrol status, national origin, immigration status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, and including medical conditions related to lactation) or medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics).

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